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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.44, 18,526.32 and 8,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.44, 18,526.32 and 8,969.52 is: 13,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.44 : 18,526.32 = 8,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.44/18,526.32 = 8,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.44x = 18,526.32 × 8,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.44x = 166,172,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,172,197.77/12,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.12

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